MARQUETTE – USOEC weightlifters competed at the American Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 10-12. The team earned one silver and two bronze medals.

Northern Michigan University junior Josh Barnett (Sanford, Fla.) earned a silver medal in the 56 kilogram division by lifting 75 kilograms in the snatch and 109 kg in the clean-and-jerk, finishing with a total of 184 kg.